!['Report from Lieut-General Sir P. H. N. Lake K.C.B., K.C.M.G. Commanding I.E.F. "D" on the Defence of Kut-Al-Amarah under Major-General C. V. F. Townshend, C.B., D.S.O., 3 December 1915-29 April 1916' [‎21v] (42/44)](https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000239.0x0001ad/IOR_L_MIL_17_15_105_0042.jp2/full/!1200,1200/0/default.jpg "'Report from Lieut-General Sir P. H. N. Lake K.C.B., K.C.M.G. Commanding I.E.F. \"D\" on the Defence of Kut-Al-Amarah under Major-General C. V. F. Townshend, C.B., D.S.O., 3 December 1915-29 April 1916' [‎21v] (42/44)")
'Report from Lieut-General Sir P. H. N. Lake K.C.B., K.C.M.G. Commanding I.E.F. "D" on the Defence of Kut-Al-Amarah under Major-General C. V. F. Townshend, C.B., D.S.O., 3 December 1915-29 April 1916' [21v] (42/44)
The record is made up of 1 volume (22 folios). It was created in 1916. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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Lieutenant-Colonel W. B. Powell, Commanding 2-7th Gurkha Rifles.—Has
throughout the siege inspired his Brigade Commander and myself with great
confidence in himself and his battalion.
Lieutenant-Colonel R. Moore, Commanding 65th Punjabis.—The only
regular officer left with his battalion which he has well commanded keeping his
men in good spirits.
Captain A. O. Sutherland, Commanding 22nd Punjabis.—Commanded his
battalion during the siege to the entire satisfaction of myself and his Brigade
Commander. By his influence and fine example he has maintained a high
standard for cheerfulness and efficiency under hard trials.
Captain C. M. S. Manners, Commanding 104th Rifles.—The only regular
officer left with his battalion. He is a courageous young officer with good
judgment and has maintained excellent discipline and condition in the battal
ion.
Lieutenant K. O. Yearsley, R. E., Commanding 17th Comoany, 3rd
Sappers and Miners.—Succeeded to the command on Lieutenant Crawford
being wounded and has performed his duties to my entire satistactio n.
Lieutenant A. B. Matthews, R. E., Commanding 23nd Field Companv,
3rd Sappers and Miners.—Is an able officer recommended for the Victoria
Cross.
I would particularly draw attention to th3 conspicuous fine conduct of the
above mentioned units and also the yth Rajputs, 103rd Mahratta Light Infantry
and 120th Infantry throughout the defence of Kut of which they may well be
called the sheet anchor.
As regards the Commanding Officers of other units, I have thoroughly
endorsed the opinions of their Brigade Commanders.
The Officers Commanding the Batteries of Royal Artillery whose work has
been in accordance with the traditions of the Royal Regiment are mentioned
under the report of the Commanding Royal Artillery and endorsed by me.
I am indeed deeply indebted to Captain S. C. Winfield Smith, 3rd Battalion,
East Surrey Regiment, Flight Commander of the Royal ITying Corps, than
whom no one deserves more credit in the defence of Kut, for he has managed
the mills for grinding the grain and managed the machinery for the same with
skill and ability and great resource. He is in addition a very brave and gallant
officer, a daring and expert pilot and on the whole one of the most useful all
round officers I have ever met.
My recommendations in the case of officers, non-commissioned officers
and men who have been brought to my notice by subordinate commanders will
follow as soon as possible.
Si^GSB—60-8 8-16—GSBT Simla
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This volume is a 'Report from Lieut-General Sir P. H. N. Lake K.C.B., K.C.M.G. Commanding I.E.F. "D" on the Defence of Kut-Al-Amarah under Major-General C. V. F. Townshend, C.B., D.S.O., 3 December 1915-29 April 1916' published by the General Staff, India (Government Central Branch Press, Simla: 1916). The report concerns the siege of Kūt and consists of a copy of a letter (No. 168-15-O), dated July 1916, from Lieutenant-General Sir Percy Henry Noel Lake, Commanding Indian Expeditionary Force D, to the Chief of the General Staff, Army Headquarters, Simla (folio 2r), submitting a despatch (No. 15-10-A), dated 10 March 1916, from Major-General Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend, Commanding, 6th Indian Division, to the General Officer Commanding, Indian Expenditionary Force D (folios 2v-8r), including appendices (folios 8v-21). The report is marked 'Confidential' on the front cover (folio 1).
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